RC Aircraft Lifting Device with Angled Arm and Extender
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for transporting and positioning remote-controlled aircraft are cumbersome and require significant effort, as they are inherently fragile and require bulky materials or large stands for safe handling.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising a handle with an angled arm and extender that can be inserted through the aircraft's body, allowing for safe and efficient lifting and positioning by spanning the aircraft's interior, reducing the need for bulky padding or large stands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If bulky wrapping materials are used to protect the aircraft, then the aircraft is better protected during transport, but the device becomes bulky and requires more time to position
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential protective function from bulky wrapping materials and concentrates it into a compact lifting device with integrated support structures. The device provides protection through its rigid frame and positioning mechanisms rather than through voluminous wrapping materials, thereby maintaining reliability while reducing device complexity and bulkiness.
Solution Approach 2:
The lifting device is segmented into distinct functional components including the handle, lifting arms, support structures, and positioning elements. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific protective and lifting function efficiently, replacing the monolithic bulky wrapping approach with a modular system that achieves the same protection with reduced overall complexity.
2Reliability
If large stands are used to support the aircraft, then the aircraft can be safely supported, but the device becomes cumbersome and requires two people to lift
Solution Approach 1:
The lifting device incorporates mechanical advantage through its arm structure and pivot points, effectively counterbalancing the aircraft weight. The angled arms and support structures create leverages that distribute the load, allowing a single user to lift and position the aircraft safely without requiring cumbersome large stands or two-person teams.
Solution Approach 2:
The device introduces intermediary support elements including the lifting arms, pivot points, and contact surfaces that mediate between the user's lifting force and the aircraft weight. These intermediaries translate the user's effort into effective support, achieving reliable aircraft support with a compact device rather than requiring large cumbersome stands.
3Weight of moving object
If lightweight materials are used for the aircraft, then the aircraft can fly effectively, but the aircraft becomes inherently fragile and requires careful handling
Solution Approach 1:
The lifting device incorporates cushioning and protection features in advance, with padded contact surfaces and carefully designed support points that distribute pressure away from fragile aircraft structures. This beforehand cushioning allows the lightweight fragile aircraft to be handled safely during transport and positioning without requiring heavier construction.
Solution Approach 2:
The device applies localized support and protection at specific critical points on the aircraft rather than requiring uniform reinforcement of the entire aircraft structure. The lifting arms and support structures contact only specific reinforced areas of the aircraft, allowing the rest of the aircraft to remain lightweight while still providing reliable protection during handling.
Data Source
AI summary
The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a device that can be used to lift and/or position a remote-controlled (RC) aircraft as needed by a user (e.g., into/out of a transport vehicle). The device includes a handle that allows the user to grip and hold the device. The handle is operably connected to an arm that comprises an angled portion and a connector portion. The angled portion is angled to accommodate the canopy of an associated aircraft. The connector portion allows joining of the arm to an extender. The extender passes through the central portion of the aircraft to allow the user to lift and/or position the aircraft as desired.